Ramblings #1: Weird and a little creepy

I started my morning ride a bit earlier this morning because my body woke up early to take care of some necessities. There wasn't much point going back to bed for 10 minutes and I was excited to try out my new bib knickers. (They are awesome - I'm now addicted to Bonktown.com).

I stayed on the canal path because the sun wasn't quite up yet and I haven't had the chance to get lights for my new bike yet. As I was riding along, I saw what I thought was a shorter person dressed in black up ahead. Not really that out of the ordinary. But as I got closer, I saw that this guy was tall and burly, dressed in black, and just standing there. It was a little too late to turn around so I kept going. I figured if I had to I could outrun him on the bike. About a block later, I thought I saw another figure in black up ahead. I wasn't going to take my chances, so I turned around. There was a road between me and the guy I had passed so instead of continuing on the path I turned onto the road. By that time it was barely light enough that I figured the road would be safe. The guy was still there. I passed by another 15 minutes later when the sun was finally partially up, and he was just starting to walk away. It creeped me out. I don't know if I should have called the police or not.

Why do gnats have to fly in groups? I got one in my eye, one down my throat, and ten or so more plastered to my chest this morning.

Back to the bib knickers. Yeah, they're a bit long for this hot weather, but I've become a wimp for cold and I knew I needed something to keep me a bit warmer once it cools down. The bibs are Castelli brand and they are awesome. The padding is not too thick but plenty comfortable and it stays where it should be. I'll just have to keep my eye out for a better seat, as well as a pair or two more of the bibs. I'll probably go for the shorts this time. The site said I should order one size larger than normal. I'm glad I didn't.

I absolutely love getting up with the sun. It's nice to see the neighborhoods quiet and calm. It makes it a lot easier to cross the road when the path comes to a major intersection. I love the early morning reflection on the canal water, and the ducks just starting to wake up nearby. Yesterday I noticed that the ducks like to sleep in the middle of the lake in the park - at least that's what it looked like.